Plant & Equipment - Power Training Services WA

Earth Borer Operator

This course provides the participant with the skills and knowledge to safely operate the earth borer and any attachments. Ensuring structural integrity and stability of the earth borer is maintained and it complies with manufacturers equipment requirements, relevant legislation and enterprise policies and procedures. Note: To undertake this course the client must provide the necessary plant and equipment, ie. earth borer. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend People requiring to... [More]

Crane operator supplementary

This course provides participants with Western Power requirements and procedures for the safe use of cranes and their associated equipment. It also covers the installation and removal of poles and the installation of screw anchors. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend Suitable for employees/contractors who are required to install and remove poles using a crane and its associated equipment on the Western Power network Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course... [More]

Crane operator supplementary - assessment

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Recipient In charge (RIC) for work permits

This course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to undertake the responsibilities of Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority and Electrical Access permits. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend This course is suitable for existing recipients within the Western Power permit to work system who require Recipient in Charge (RIC) to receive Vicinity Authority and Electrical Access permits. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this... [More]

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Basic fire extinguisher, bushfire awareness and fire tender trailer

Knowledge and skills to safely use portable fire fighting equipment, Fire Tenders/Trailers and associated equipment, plus an understanding of bushfire behaviour to promote safe working practices in remote and bush fire prone areas. Practical activities involving fire are used in this training. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend People who work in premises and vehicles equipped with portable fire fighting equipment; and those working in remote and bushfire-prone areas where... [More]

Basic fire extinguisher and bushfire awareness

Substation arrangements

This two-day course will provide the learner with the basic underpinning knowledge and concepts of Western Power substation primary plant arrangements. Course Duration 2 days Who Should Attend This course is suitable for people who are required to work on or near Western Power substations. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Network Authority Card (NAC) Western Australia Electrical Licence Note: All prerequisites need to be current. Learning Outcomes... [More]

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Working near energised distribution equipment

This one day training course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to safely open and work near energised Western Power distribution equipment. This course includes information relating to the responsibilities of Western Power employees who work near energised equipment, the hazards of working near energised equipment and the control measures that can be used to prevent injury or equipment damage. This course does not cover the requirements to work on the equipment... [More]

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Working safely near Western Power's operational assets

This course will provide participants with a familiarisation of Western Power Network and the processes that are required to ensure all work is conducted safely. Course Duration Half Day Who Should Attend Recommended for people operating plant and equipment near overhead powerlines or persons responsible for planning or supervising work near overhead powerlines involving plant and equipment. The course is also suitable for people excavating near Western Power’s operational assets.... [More]

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Use of pole planter and supplementary attachments

Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to safely operate a backhoe and pole planter under isolated and permitted conditions, while ensuring the stability and structural integrity of the backhoe/loader is maintained. The course addresses the compliance with all manufacturers' equipment requirements, WorkSafe WA Regulations, Australian Standards and Western Power work instructions and procedures. Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend This course is suitable for... [More]

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Use of pole planter and supplementary attachments - final assessment

This off-the-job practical assessment requires participants to excavate with a backhoe and plant a pole using a pole planter. Course Duration 4 hours Who Should Attend This assessment is suitable for people who have satisfactorily completed the on-the-job workbook for the _ *Use of pole planter and supplementary attachments course. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Network Authority Card RIIMPO319A or RIIMPO319D – conduct backhoe/loader operations... [More]

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Protection system basics for electricians

Provision of basic knowledge of protection equipment and schemes Course Duration 1 day Who Should Attend Employees and contractors who require a basic knowledge of protection equipment and schemes used in transmission and sub-transmission environments. Recommended for HV switching operators. Prerequisites The prerequisites for attendance at this course are: Western Australian Electricians Licence (preferred) Network Authority Card NAC (preferred) Note: All prerequisites need to be... [More]

Restricted secondary system isolations

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